Pet Therapy Volunteer - Hospice (Unpaid)

Job Description

Therapy Dog & Handler Hospice Team

Organization: Superior Hospice

Service Area: Twin Cities Metro & Surrounding Counties

Volunteer Type: Part-Time / Per Diem – Unpaid

To Apply: Reach out to Paige Lubiani at paige.lubiani@superiorhospice.net with your information and your reason for wanting to join our mission.

Help change lives with every tail wag. Superior Hospice is inviting volunteer teams—human and certified therapy dog—to support our patients through meaningful visits. This is a unique opportunity to witness the healing power of your presence and the unconditional love only animals can provide.

As a Volunteer Team, You Will:

• Visit individuals receiving hospice care to reduce anxiety, sadness, and isolation
  
• Bring warmth and familiarity into unfamiliar or clinical environments
  
• Support staff by creating positive moments of joy and connection
  
• Keep records of each visit for volunteer coordination and care notes
  
• Maintain high safety, hygiene, and professional standards at all times
  

Ideal Volunteers:

• Own a dog with current therapy animal certification
  
• Are comfortable with varied environments and emotional settings
  
• Want to be part of a thoughtful, patient-centered care team
  
• Are reliable, attentive, and passionate about animal-assisted interventions
  

What You’ll Receive:

• Hospice volunteer and pet therapy training
  
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to patient visits (if applicable)
  
• A rewarding volunteer experience that blends compassion, connection, and purpose
  

Join our growing hospice family and be part of something truly impactful—for you, for your pet, and for those we serve.